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Last Shark Attack in Australia

The most recent recorded shark attack in Australia occurred on No date, After August 1926 and before 1936 at Cossack Creek. The incident was non-fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was pearl diving at the time of the incident.

Date
No date, After August 1926 and before 1936
Location
Cossack Creek
Outcome
Non-fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Pearl diving
Victim
Ted Luck

What happened

Leg bitten

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Previous recorded incidents in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Australia?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Australia was on No date, After August 1926 and before 1936, at Cossack Creek.
Was the latest shark attack in Australia fatal?
No — the most recent recorded incident at Cossack Creek was non-fatal.

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